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This Month in Desi Washington: September 2026

As Janmashtami approaches and a Sikh teen's civics dispute draws Congressional rebuke, Washington's Desi community stands proudly visible.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Reads
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Top stories
News & Current AffairsU.S. Pledges Over $3.6 Million in Flood Relief for NepalEducationSikh Student Denied Contest Points, Indian Diaspora's Political Influence in Question — Washington This WeekPolitics & CivicWashington: Sikh Teen's Civics Contest Dispute Draws Congressional RebukeEducationWashington Sikh student's civics dispute and US-India air force visit put South Asians in the spotlight
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Don't miss this month
Sep 04
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Sep 07
Ekadashi
Sep 08
Pradosh Vrat
Sep 10
Amavasya Puja
Sep 10
Amavasya
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Sikh American Legal Defense And Education Fund INC
New gurdwara now on Desi.Net
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Hindu Jewish Coalition Of America I Nc
New temple now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
International Sikh Organization INC
New gurdwara now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Sri Rama Jnanamandir Publication League U S A
New temple now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Cafe of India
Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
Finding Your Temple & Community in WashingtonDesi Community Organizations to Know in WashingtonVisiting Washington? A South Asian Traveler's Food & Culture Guide
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Coming up
Janmashtami · September 4
Find where to celebrate Janmashtami near Washington on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Desi Washington: September 2026